MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Manual

1. Park the combine on a level surface, and ensure the feeder house is level.
2. Ensure the top of the oat module is level with the combine axle and the combine
res are inated equally.
3. Adjust the header so the cuerbar is 150–254 mm (6–10 in.) o the ground.
4. Set the header angle hydraulic cylinder to between B and C on indicator (A).
5. Adjust the reel fore-a to the middle posion (5 or 6 on the reel arm decal).
6. Lower the reel completely, shut down the combine, and remove the key from the
combine ignion.
7. Place wing lock spring handles (B) in the locked (upper) posion.
8. Place both le and right header oat locks (C) in the unlocked (lowered) posion.
9. Set the stabilizer/transport wheels (if equipped) to the storage posion.
Step 1: Preadjustments
Complete before adjusng oat or wing balance.
IMPORTANT:
Read your operator’s manual and complete all the setup tasks before seng the
header oat.
Figure 4: Torque Wrench Storage Locaon
Figure 3: Float Unlocked – Right Side Shown
Figure 1: Header Angle Hydraulic Cylinder
Ensure your machine operates at top eciency by using only clean uids and lubricants. Use clean containers to handle all uids and lubricants. Store uids and
lubricants in an area protected from dust, moisture, and other contaminants.
Break-In Inspecons
To help avoid major component service or replacement, perform break-in inspecons on your machine during the rst 50 hours of operaon. Refer to your operator’s
manual for complete break-in inspecon and adjustment procedures.
Figure 2: Wing Lock Spring Handle in Locked Posion
Step 2: Retrieving Torque Wrench from Storage
1. Remove special torque wrench (A) from its storage posion at the right side of the
oat module frame. Pull in the direcon shown to disengage the wrench from
its hook.
Follow these ve steps to set the header oat and wing balance:
Inspecon Instance Item
First 5 Minutes Check hydraulic oil level in reservoir (check aer rst run-up and aer the hydraulic hoses have lled with oil).
5 Hours
Check for loose hardware and ghten to required torque.
Check knife drive belts tension (check periodically for the rst 50 hours).
10 Hours
Check auger drive chain tension.
Check knife drive box mounng bolts.
50 Hours
Change oat module gearbox oil.
Change oat module hydraulic oil lter.
Change knife drive box lubricant.
Check gearbox chain tension.
Check deck height adjustment.
Ongoing Maintenance Intervals
Refer to the operator’s manual for a comprehensive maintenance schedule and record. Log hours of operaon, use the maintenance record, and keep copies of your
maintenance records. Following the maintenance schedule will increase your machine’s life.
SETTING HEADER FLOAT AND WING BALANCE
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Lubricant Specicaon Descripon Use Capacies
Grease SAE mul-purpose
High temperature extreme pressure (EP)
performance grease with 1% max
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
As required unless
otherwise specied
—
High temperature extreme pressure (EP)
performance grease with 10% max
Molybdenum Disulphide (NLGI Grade 2)
lithium base
Driveline slip-joints —
Gear Lubricant SAE 85W-140 API service class GL-5
Knife drive box 2.2 liters (2.3 quarts)
Main drive gearbox 2.5 liters (2.6 quarts)
Hydraulic Oil
Single grade transmission/hydraulic uid (THF)
Recommended viscosity:
 60.1 cSt @ 40° C (104° F)
 9.5 cSt @ 100° C (212° F)
Recommended brands:
 Petro-Canada Duratran
 John Deere Hy-Gard J20C
 Case Hy-Tran Ultracon
 AGCO Power Fluid 821 XL
Lubricant trans / hydraulic oil
Header drive systems
reservoir
85 liters (22.5 US gallons)
Subject to change without noce

MacDon FlexDraper FD1 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MacDon
Model	FlexDraper FD1 Series
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English